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Sir Paul McCartney is the guest on two Goalhanger shows this week - The Rest is Entertainment (asking questions from listeners) and The Rest is History (going into more detail on Sir Paul's life). For noting - the shows were released to paid members early; and it's smart to get double the exposure by using two shows on the network. (He has a new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, out May 29).
Exclusive: DAX US and Captivate have announced a new unified monetisation suite for US creators. Captivate creators will gain streamlined access to integrated monetization tools through Captivate’s Ad Marketplace, powered by DAX’s programmatic advertising capabilities. Rob Walch, VP of Podcast Relations, said it was "a meaningful step forward in simplifying podcast monetization for creators".
First look: Short-form audio documentary series Short Cuts is to return, as a collaboration between the BBC, CBC and ABC Australia. The show's producers, Falling Tree Productions, has announced a call for pitches. A multi award-winner, each episode features a selection of short documentaries exploring a wide range of subjects through inventive and highly crafted audio.

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